Lake County is a financially stable,
professionally managed, AAA rated County located in northeastern Illinois. We
are currently seeking candidates for the following position(s):

Correction Officers

(Sheriff's Office)

Salary:

$25.57/hour

(as determined by Teamsters Local 700)

The Corrections Officer
is responsible for securing inmates in the County Jail. This is varied guard
work involved in enforcing rules and regulations, preventing escapes,
maintaining order and discipline among inmates and escorting inmates to and from
their cells. Work also involves transportation and supervision of inmates to and
from court, hospital and within the jail facility. Basic records are kept;
officers are uniformed. Supervision is received from command staff on an
assigned shift. This job title operates on three eight hour fifteen minute
shifts. Corrections Officers are members of Teamsters Local 700.

Requirements:

You must be a United States citizen

21 years of age

Applicants must have no felony convictions or
pending cases

You must be willing to work any shift

Possess a valid driverís license

Education - Applicants must possess a high
school diploma or equivalent with preference given to candidates with at least
30 college credit hours in psychology, criminology and related fields

We have no military requirement, but
preference is given to candidates with at least two years military service
and/or prior experience in corrections, law enforcement, and security or any
other management

Successful applicants must take and pass a
written exam, work related - medical/physical examination and pass a background
investigation, including criminal history status.

In addition to the first year of requirements,
candidates must also successfully pass all aspects of the Correctional Field Training
Program within the first year of employment

New employees must become State Certified
Corrections Officers from the Illinois Training Board. The criteria for
certification are two hundred (200) hours of academy training, fifteen (15) hours of more
advanced training that includes the Law regarding Corrections, Human Growth
and Development and Prison Organizations

Must pass a one (1) week Direct Supervision
class

Candidates who successfully complete the written
test will be given further information on the testing process. Successful
completion of the above qualifications does not guarantee employment.

Lake County government has a competitive salary
and benefit package, and is committed to being an employer of choice.

Lake
Countyís FTO programs and New Hire procedures have been certified by Illinois
Department of Veterans Affairs as Educational Programs. As such, employees who
are Veterans can apply for GI Bill benefits while going through their respective
Academy and FTO programs.

Do not pay the application fee if you do not
meet the requirements listed above. Application fees are non-refundable.

In order to attend the mandatory Orientation your application must be
completed and fees have to be paid by April 5, 2017.

Mandatory
Orientation:

Saturday, April 8th, 9:00 AM

Warren High School

500 O'Plaine Road

Gurnee, IL

Testing

(for individuals who
attend orientation):

Saturday, April 15th, 9:00 AM (sharp)

Warren High School

We will address job duties, requirements, and
the employment screening process. You will not be admitted
to orientation without completing an on-line application and payment of
application fee.Please bring a state photo ID to the Orientation.

For information contact:

847-377-2700

ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONDITIONAL ON THE
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MEDICAL EXAM, WHICH INCLUDES A DRUG AND ALCOHOL
SCREEN.